Dean joins the resort with over 20 years of experience in international luxury hotels as well as commercial operations across multiple countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, Egypt, Africa, Middle East, North America, Vietnam and Cambodia to name a few.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced two promotions within the Senior AMEA Commercial team as part of InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) ‘Room to Grow’ philosophy. Kamal Haer, has been promoted to Area Director of Sales & Marketing – Bali Resorts. She will be taking on a portfolio of seven properties – one InterContinental, two Holiday Inn Express, two Holiday Inn Resorts, one upcoming Hotel Indigo, and another InterContinental in the pipeline.
Robert Miletic has been appointed as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing – South Pacific. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry with Australian luxury hotels, Mr. Miletic brings valuable insight and strength to the team. He will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of three properties – the InterContinental Fiji, Holiday Inn Suva and the Holiday Inn Vanuatu; and realizing a number of strategic objectives to maximize profitability and brand awareness across all markets.
Vara Natuilagilagi has recently been appointed to the role of Business Development Manager - MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference & Events) and will be responsible for the daily management of the MICE and Weddings sales team and to generate new business for the resort. She has been with the Resort since 2011 and has held roles in Marketing and recently Business Development Manager (BDM) – Leisure.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has appointed Fiji native and fourteen-year hotel veteran, Hudson Mitchell as Director of Sales this week – the first Fijian citizen to hold this position since the resort opened in 2009. An experienced hotelier with a successful career in his wake, Mr. Mitchell's driving principle to set rather than follow the standard, has seen his career leap from strength to strength. Joining the resort from his role of Director of Sales at Namale Resort & Spa in Savusavu, Hudson is looking forward to the opportunities working with a global brand presents.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa have announced the appointment of Erik Stuebe to the role of Area General Manager, to be based at the luxury resort on the iconic Natadola Bay. With outstanding expertise in hotel development and management, Stuebe joins the award-winning InterContinental Fiji with over 30 years of invaluable experience. Erik obtained his qualifications in Europe and has since spent 14 years with Accor hotels prior to founding his own Hotel Management consultancy firm for independent hotels.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Javed Shameem to Business Development Executive, to be based in market at its sister property, the Holiday Inn Suva. Javed joins award-winning InterContinental Fiji following almost three years as a Business Development Executive at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. With a reputation for responsive, personalized and seamless service, Javed Shameem offers a professional sales approach and invaluable insight into client expectations.
InterContinental Fiji has appointed IHG veteran Luke Mitchell as their new Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. With more than 11 years experience the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Mr. Mitchell’s appointment to the award-winning resort is set to be the pinnacle of his career and he is looking forward enriching his expertise with the world renowned brand. A commitment to delivering excellence and an engagement with the IHG ‘Room to Grow’ program has seen Mr. Mitchell evolve into bigger and better roles and pursue a rewarding career. Originally employed as a banquets attendant at Holiday Inn Surfer’s Paradise, Mr. Mitchell soon spread his wings to take on supervisory and managerial positions, and aspires to become a General Manager.